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10 Tips on How to Mow the Perfect Lawn

With summer season upon us there is no better time to get the lawn mower out. We know how hard it can be to get the lawn your neighbors envy. So we’ve put together our top tips on how to mow the perfect lawn.

1. Mow Safe

First things first, the most important thing to remember when mowing a lawn is safety. Although it may seem like a simple task it can be dangerous. Our top safety tips are:

Read your mower’s manual

Remove any objects from your lawn before mowing

Ensure safeguards are in place on mower

Dress properly in tight fitting clothes and shoes

Keep children and pets out of area

With electric mowers always ensure the wire is kept behind you and not in the mowing line.

3. Know when to mow

It’s best to start mowing early in the year around late February and early March. Lawns should be mowed fortnightly till May when weekly mowing should begin. Fortnightly mowing should begin again in September. Mowing can continue till November but only if ground is firm.

4. Trim grass the right height

Most mowers have adjustable height settings. When mowing in spring the blades should be set to high. Gradually throughout the year they should be lowered. Do not go too low as this may damage your lawn. Ideal grass length is between 2 cm and 5 cm.

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5.Use a Grass B0x

When mowing we recommend using a grass box or bag. This will help prevent weeds spreading and makes mowing faster.